Gillespie Population History 1990 - 2023

What is the current population of Gillespie?

Based on the latest 2024 data from the US census, the current population of Gillespie is 3,112. Gillespie, Illinois is the 6,172nd largest city in the US.

What was the peak population of Gillespie?

The peak population of Gillespie was in 1990, when its population was 3,639. In 1990, Gillespie was the 4,959th largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 6,172nd largest city in the US. Gillespie is currently 14.5% smaller than it was in 1990.

How quickly is Gillespie shrinking?

Gillespie has shrunk 8.3% since the year 2000. Gillespie, Illinois's growth is below average. 72% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

What is the voting age population of Gillespie, Illinois?

The total voting age population of Gillespie, Illinois, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 2,357. The voting age population is 44.2% male and 55.8% female.

What percentage of Gillespie, Illinois residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 16.3% of the residents of Gillespie are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of Gillespie, Illinois?

The racial demographics of Gillespie are 94.5% White, 3.0% Asian, 1.3% Other, 0.9% Two or more races and 0.4% American Indian. Additionally, 1.3% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of Gillespie, Illinois residents are below the poverty line?

In Gillespie, 18.3% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 34.2%. On a per-household basis, 14.1% of families are below the poverty line in Gillespie.

What percentage of Gillespie, Illinois residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 59.8% of Gillespie residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among Gillespie, Illinois residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 86.4% of Gillespie residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 12.1% have a bachelor's degree and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of Gillespie, Illinois residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among Gillespie residents aged 5 and older, 3.2% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 0.0% of residents speak Spanish at home, 0.0% speak an Indo-European language, and 3.2% speak an Asian language.

What is the unemployment rate in Gillespie, Illinois?

The unemployment rate in Gillespie is 6.0%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of Gillespie, Illinois residents work for the government?

In Gillespie, 17.7% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

What is the median income in Gillespie, Illinois?

The median household income in Gillespie is $41,624.

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in Gillespie, Illinois?

In Gillespie, 71.4% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in Gillespie, Illinois?

Renters occupy 28.6% of housing units in Gillespie.

What percentage of Gillespie, Illinois housing units were built before 1940?

Of all the housing units in Gillespie, 38.3% of them were build before 1940.

What percentage of Gillespie, Illinois housing units were built after 2000?

In Gillespie, 6.9% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000, which is approximately 110 units.

What is the median monthly rent in Gillespie, Illinois?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in Gillespie is $651.

What percentage of households in Gillespie, Illinois have broadband internet?

In Gillespie, 81.5% of households have an active broadband internet connection.